RESTORE YOUR VISION WITH CUSTOM LASIK

Imagine a life free from the hassle and expense of glasses or contacts. Imagine waking up in the morning and seeing your alarm clock clearly. Imagine having better eye vision than you ever hoped or dreamed. It’s possible with Custom LASIK Surgery, also known as Laser Eye Surgery. And best of all, this painless outpatient procedure takes only minutes to perform.

FAQ:Are all patients who wear glasses and contacts candidates for LASIK?

Most patients who wear glasses are good candidates for LASIK. Patients with virtually every degree of nearsightedness are enjoying good outcomes with LASIK. We are able to treat mild to moderate degrees of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. For more extreme nearsightedness and farsightedness, lens implants may be an option.

How long will the procedure actually take?

You can expect to be at Coastal Vision Laser Center approximately two hours. The time in the surgery suite with the doctor is 15 to 20 minutes. The actual laser treatment time is approximately one minute per eye

Is the laser painful?

The procedure itself is not painful since oral and topical anesthetic medication is administered to make you feel comfortable. Post-operatively, most patients experience little or no discomfort. After the procedure, your eyes may feel scratchy, gritty, or watery. These are temporary symptoms and are not a problem for most patients. You will be given eye drops to help alleviate any of these symptoms you may experience.

What kind of vision can I expect the day after surgery?

Many patients notice improved vision immediately after the procedure. Most patients are functional without their corrective lenses at the one day post operative exam. Patients continue to see a gradual increase in their visual acuity during the first five to seven days after the procedure.

Can both eyes be done at the same time?

Because of the advanced technology associated with Laser Vision Correction, both eyes are most often treated at the same time. It is possible that the second eye may be done anywhere from one day to a few days to months after the first eye. This can be discussed with your eye doctor.

Do the results last?Refractive surgery, or Laser Vision Correction, is considered to be a permanent procedure. However, refractive surgery will not prevent any age related conditions such as presbyopia or cataracts, and they would be treated in their normal matter.

How much work will I miss?

Most patients return to their normal activities the day after the procedure.

What are the risks of refractive surgery?

Just like any other surgical procedure, there are risks involved with LASIK. They are very rare (the overall complication rate is between 0.2 and 2 percent, according to the AAO), but it’s important to understand all of the possible complications. The associated risks of LASIK include the following outcomes:

Most insurance companies consider refractive surgery an elective surgery, therefore it is not usually a covered benefit. However, it is certainly worth checking with your insurance company and we encourage you to call them. If you have vision insurance, you may qualify for a discount through your vision plan.